Replacement kitchen doors in Penicuik

Thinking about replacement kitchen doors in Penicuik?

Homeowners in Penicuik with solid, well-fitted units but tired doors often choose new fronts rather than living through the upheaval of a full kitchen replacement.

If your Lothians kitchen has worktops you still like but dated doors, new fronts in a different style or colour let you keep the surfaces and change the rest. Kitchens in every part of Penicuik are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in the Lothians.

What we cover for replacement kitchen doors in Penicuik

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Penicuik covers:

Hinge holes drilled to line up with the positions on your carcasses
Drawer fronts fixed to existing drawer boxes, or new boxes where worn
New fronts fixed to integrated appliances with their door-fixing kits
Handles or knobs drilled from a template so they sit at a consistent height
Matching end panels, plinths, cornice and pelmet cut and fitted
Doors and drawer fronts made to measure or matched to the existing sizes

What do replacement kitchen doors cost in Penicuik?

As a starting point for Penicuik, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in Scotland. Labour rates in Scotland are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.

What do replacement kitchen doors cost in Penicuik?
Typical project	Guide price
Doors and drawer fronts supplied and fitted (15–20 doors)Standard ranges, with new hinges and handles	£940–£2,800
Bespoke, in-frame or hand-painted doorsMade to measure for your carcasses	£1,900–£4,700
Fitting only, doors you have boughtHanging, adjusting, handles drilled and fitted	£280–£750
Matching end panels, plinths and corniceCut and fitted to suit the new doors	£140–£560

Guide ranges cover doors, drawer fronts, hinges and handles for a typical kitchen of 15 to 20 doors; replacing swollen carcasses, worktops or appliances is priced separately. Prices include VAT at 20%.

House types around Penicuik and what they mean for a kitchen

The housing mix across the Lothians includes former mining village terraces, stone cottages, new town houses and new-build estates, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Livingston's new-town houses often have a compact L-shaped kitchen, while older stone cottages and mining-village terraces tend to have a small kitchen at the back.

Homes across the Lothians generally get soft mains water, so limescale is rarely a big problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner. New-build estates usually have good access for vans, while older village streets and terraced rows can have tight parking close to the front door.

Do you need approval for replacement kitchen doors in Penicuik?

In Scotland, replacing kitchen doors and drawer fronts counts as replacing fitments, which does not need a building warrant. A listed building may need listed building consent if original fitted joinery is being altered or removed. If plinth or cornice lighting is added at the same time, the wiring must meet the building standards and BS 7671, so ask for the right electrical certificate. Nothing else about a door change involves building standards.

Listed buildings and conservation areas in older towns such as Musselburgh and Linlithgow may need consent for new vents, and flat owners may need neighbours' agreement.

Practical advice for Penicuik homeowners

Keep one old door until the new ones are fitted, so sizes and hinge positions can be checked if anything does not line up.
Allow for delivery time on made-to-measure doors; your kitchen stays usable while you wait, as nothing comes off until they arrive.
If you let out a Penicuik property, new doors can often be fitted between tenancies in a day or two once they have been delivered.
Old drawer boxes may not take new fronts neatly; worn runners or unusual fixings sometimes make new drawer boxes worth adding.

Questions about replacement kitchen doors in Penicuik

How much do replacement kitchen doors cost in Penicuik?

For 15 to 20 doors and drawer fronts, supplied and fitted, budget around £940 to £2,800 including VAT in Penicuik. That reflects typical costs in Scotland; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you work near Penicuik as well?

Yes. As well as Penicuik itself, we cover the rest of the Lothians and nearby towns such as Bonnyrigg and Musselburgh. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

Can new doors be fitted to my existing kitchen units?

Usually, yes, as long as the carcasses are sound. We measure every door and drawer front at the survey and check the hinge positions, because sizes vary between makers and older kitchens often use sizes that are no longer standard. Doors are then made to measure or matched to your units, drilled for new hinges and hung so the gaps line up across each run.

What if some of my kitchen units are water damaged?

Damaged units are replaced before the new doors go on, because swollen chipboard does not recover. The sink base is the usual problem, from slow leaks at the trap or tap, followed by units beside the dishwasher. We check every carcass at the survey, look for the cause of any leak, and price replacement units as a separate line so you can see the cost clearly.

Are new hinges and handles fitted with the doors?

Yes, normally. Old hinges are often worn or set for the old doors, so new soft-close hinges are fitted and adjusted so the doors close quietly and the gaps run even. Handles are drilled from a template so every one sits at the same height and distance from the edge. If you would like to reuse your existing handles, the new doors are drilled to suit them.

Nearby places we cover

Neighbouring towns where we offer replacement kitchen doors: